sachet

[ sa-sheyor, especially British, sash-ey ]

noun

1. a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
2. Also sachet powder. the powder contained in such a case.

sachet

/ ˈsæʃeɪ /

noun

1. a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or paper, for containing sugar, salt, shampoo, etc
2. 1. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing
   2. the powder contained in such a bag

Word History and Origins

Origin of sachet¹

1475–85; < Middle French, equivalent to sach- (combining form of sac sack ¹ ) + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of sachet¹

C19: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see sack ¹

Example Sentences

An insufficient supply of potable water in many countries, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa, has given rise to a new plastics economy driven by the increasing popularity of water sachets.

From Quartz

Her story is built around Kamel Sachet, an Iraqi general who at first supported Hussein and later turned against him.

From The Daily Beast

Opening the drawer he took from the sachet a handkerchief, and the framed photograph of Fleur.

From Project Gutenberg

The book was scented with the sachet, and had a sickly perfume; it was incense to Jane.

From Project Gutenberg

A little rose-scented sachet powder may be sprinkled on this cotton to add perfume to the blossom.

From Project Gutenberg

The aroma of new-sawn timber and sawdust began to be mingled with the feminine odour of sachet and flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

Clematis frowned and sneezed as the infinitesimal particles of sachet powder settled in the lining of his nose.

From Project Gutenberg